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Rusk County, Texas
Historical Markers in Henderson, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 49 Texas historical markers in Henderson, in Rusk County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Civil War, Texas Revolution, Oil Boom, and Texas Music. The markers on this list were placed between 1962 and 2014. 9 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
Start with these Henderson stories
- Joiner No. 3 Daisy Bradfordplaced 1965
East Texas Oil Field Discovery Well. Discovery genius was C. M. (Dad) Joiner, 70-year-old Oklahoman who for years believed there was oil in Rusk…
- East Texas Musical Conventionplaced 2004
Sacred harp (fasola) singing is based on a system of shaped notes, dispersed harmony and minor chords.
- Hendersonplaced 1989
Founded as the county seat for the newly created county of Rusk in 1843, Henderson was named for Republic of Texas pioneer and statesman James…
- Patrick Communityplaced 1979
In 1854 the Patrick brothers, James Moore (1795-1867), John Thomas Campbell (1814-68), and Minor Leander (b.
- Rogers-Craig Houseplaced 2012
The Rogers-Craig house was built around 1890 on land that was formerly the site of the Fowler Institute.
- The 1860 Henderson Fireplaced 2014
The fire of August 5, 1860 in Henderson, Texas, marked the beginning of the end of the Union in Texas.
Plan your visit
- Henderson Main StreetCity of Henderson
Henderson on the Texas history calendar
All 49 historical markers in Henderson
- Antioch2009
- Arnold Outhouse1984
- Bethel Cemetery2010
- Birdwell House1967
- Blossom Hill United Methodist Church2009
- Capt. Robert Smith1965
- Church Hill United Methodist Church1979
- Clinton Lodge No. 23, A. F. & A. M.1985
- Crim's Chapel Cemetery1983
- East Texas Musical Convention2004
- Ebenezer Cemetery2012
- First Baptist Church of Henderson1976
- First United Methodist Church of Henderson1985
- Gaston Public School Complex1992
- General James Smith1962
- George W. Burton1978
- Hardeman-Griffin House1985
- Henderson1989
- Henderson City Cemetery2010
- Henderson Depot1978
- Howard-Dickinson House1968
- John Strong and Mary Ann (Whatley) Strong1981
- John T. C. Patrick Home1983
- Joiner No. 3 Daisy Bradford1965
- Judge William Wright Morris1980
- Liberty Missionary Baptist Church1997
- Lockridge Cemetery2009
- M. Kangerga House1969
- Masonic Lodge Building1991
- Mattie Trammel Schoolhouse1992
- Mays Cemetery2008
- Merritt Building1988
- Millville Cemetery2004
- Mission Springs Baptist Church1994
- New Prospect Baptist Church and Cemetery1980
- Patrick Community1979
- Pine Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church1966
- Rev. William Craig1978
- Richard Brown1971
- Rogers-Craig House2012
- Rusk County Agriculture1986
- Strong Cemetery1981
- T. J. Walling Log Cabin1983
- The 1860 Henderson Fire2014
- The Railroad in Rusk County1986
- Welch Cemetery1981
- William C. Davis1986
- Wright's Cemetery1981
- Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church & Cemetery1978
Historical markers near Henderson
- Mt. Enterprise8 stories · 14 mi
- Beckville6 stories · 18 mi
- Kilgore24 stories · 18 mi
- Troup7 stories · 18 mi
- New Summerfield11 stories · 20 mi
- Longview75 stories · 25 mi
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